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Amanda Lange, Founder + CEO
Amanda Lange founded DINEvent in 2010 and has been steering its growth and success ever since. She’s passionate about planning events, but even more passionate about building relationships with her clients.
A Minnesota native, Amanda has been creating seamless, unforgettable experiences since 2005. After making Arizona home for 15 years, she returned to Minnesota to raise her daughters where the green grass grows—and from there, she leads events that reach every corner of the globe.
When she’s not producing extraordinary gatherings, Amanda can be found hosting family and friends, enjoying life with her husband and two beautiful daughters.
Rachel Riefberg, Vice President
Rachel Riefberg is DINEvent’s operations extraordinaire. Following a college career at Arizona State University, this Connecticut native and joined the DINEvent team in 2016 as Venue Sourcing Manager. Now, Rachel’s role takes her around the world scouring for partnerships and strategizing sales. Rachel brings an incredible attention to detail and is adored for her positive energy, can-do attitude and sense of humor. A natural planner, she keeps everyone at DINEvent on track with productive to-dos and creative projects.
Rachel loves reality television – mostly Bravo – healthy cooking at home and planning getaways. She is our resident bibliophile, having read 33 books in 2024 and 28 in 2025!
Anayis Melikian, Director of Events
Anayis Melikian hails from Philadelphia, where her interest in the events industry was first sparked by her experience with an area catering firm. A 2014 graduate of College of Charleston with a double major in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Business Administration, Anayis joined our squad in 2018 as Director of Business Development and Event Manager. Her professionalism and enthusiastic spirit put clients at ease and ensures a positive planning experience from day one. Anayis is a calm and collected soul, ready for the creative challenge and collaboration as Director of Events.
Anayis is an über foodie, hostess with the mostest and full West Coast convert. Strong family values, genuine compassion and a lightning-quick wit make her an amazing addition to the DINEvent team. Her favored remedy for a stressful day is a bonfire on the beach, a Dirty Martini, or a dripping-with-sweat Hot Yoga session.
